Pursuing Green Home Building That’s Made in America

(NewsUSA) – People throughout the U.S. have set their sights on becoming more environmentally friendly — especially when it comes to their homes.
Data from a recent Green Builder Media study confirms this trend with nearly 85 percent of respondents showing a positive association with the term “green” and wanting to be known for having a green life.
Whether they know it or not, when specifying U.S.-made green products, builders and homeowners are doing more than just helping the environment, they are also stimulating the economy.
One company that follows this trend of supporting green, U.S. homes is Green Builder Media. For example, its VISION House Series (www.greenbuildermag.com/vision-house) showcases homes built around the country that highlight the latest in green design, building techniques and products, and the advantages each can provide.
“Sustainability doesn’t have to equal sacrifice,” says Ron Jones, president of Green Builder Media and internationally renowned sustainability expert. “You don’t have to give up beauty or quality when you choose a green product — there is a wide variety of smart, sustainable and cost-effective products made in the United States that are easy for homebuilders and owners to access.”
Green Builder Media is dedicated to spreading the word about sustainable living and green building to building professionals and consumers throughout North America. At center stage are two companies that are leading the way in green building materials that are made in America:
* Boral Roofing is the nation’s largest manufacturer of sustainable, durable and affordable clay and concrete tile roofing systems, and the only provider of clay roof tile that is Cradle to Cradle certified. The products use recycled content and are Energy Star rated.
* Armstrong Flooring has over a century-long history of recycling, sustainable harvesting and environmental stewardship. The company’s new line of genuine scraped hardwood, called American Scrape, is made in the U.S. A portion of the sales generated from American Scrape is donated to Homes for our Troops, a non-partisan organization that builds specially adapted homes for injured veterans.
To learn more, visit www.greenbuildermedia.com.

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